Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON DC, 14th Feb. According to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday stated that seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some parts of the country.
CDC latest data showed 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season across the US.
Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some parts of the country, CDC reported.
CDC data stated 8 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported by February 3 bring the season total to 74 pediatric deaths.
The data showed over 11,000 patients were admitted to hospitals with flu in the latest week.
It recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine as long as influenza viruses are spreading.
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